This biographical data was taken from the Federal Judicial Center [link] on Aug 15, 2016:

Ellis, Frank Burton

Born February 10, 1907, in Covington, LADied November 3, 1969

Federal Judicial Service:Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of LouisianaNominated by John F. Kennedy on February 2, 1962, to a seat vacated by J. Skelly Wright. Confirmed by the Senate on April 3, 1962, and received commission on April 12, 1962. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on November 16, 1965. Service terminated on November 3, 1969, due to death.

Education:Gulf Coast Military AcademyLouisiana State University Law School, LL.B., 1929